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Mother and daughter bitten by fire ants less than impressed by lengthy wait for eradication
With 36,945 suspected fire ant reports made since May 2023 and 13,786 of them confirmed as positive, testing is a mammoth task for the governments and departments involved. ⌘ Read more
'Not the biggest house, but we love it': Transforming a 120yo church into a family home
Former churches are being given a new lease on life as homes and holiday accommodation, as places of worship close their doors and are sold. ⌘ Read more
Environmental Defenders Office did not breach $8.2m grant agreement over NT gas case, review finds
The Environmental Defenders Office was criticised over its involvement in a court case that saw Indigenous elders challenge plans to build a gas pipeline between a major gas field and Darwin Harbour. ⌘ Read more
Brett is the only bloke in his aqua aerobics class and says more men should give it a go
At 6 feet 2 inches tall, Brett Rogers towers over the women in his aqua aerobics class but says he doesn't feel like a fish out of water because it's the best way to keep fit in retirement. ⌘ Read more
Farmers fight for food bowl on edge of Great Barrier Reef amid coal exploration push
It's known for its fresh fruit and veggies, stunning beaches, and proximity to the southern Great Barrier Reef, but soon the Bundaberg region could also be home to a coking coal mine. ⌘ Read more
Live: Decimated Titans cobble together team for Magic Round clash with Knights
With a glut of stars injured, the Gold Coast Titans are unrecognisable for their clash with Newcastle. Later, the Sharks and Roosters play out a blockbuster, and the Rabbitohs try to show some signs of life against the Cowboys. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Baby Chace is hospitalised regularly due to a recurring illness but has to wait months to see a specialist
Regional families with sick children say they are at breaking point as they struggle with lengthy wait times for specialist medical appointments and mounting travel costs. ⌘ Read more
Concerns for future of marine research in SA aired as whale-watching season begins
The former head of the SA Museum's whale research team says the collection of specimens and the performing of necropsies have ceased due to a lack of funding and staff. ⌘ Read more
Panthers winger Taylan May charged with domestic violence offences
Penrith Panthers winger Taylan May has been arrested and charged with domestic violence offences. ⌘ Read more
'Gobsmacked': Plan for chastity project founder to visit all-girls high school sparks outrage
Parents and students from an all-girls Catholic college on the NSW Central Coast want conservative American author and chastity promoter Jason Evert's planned talk this week cancelled, with a petition overnight amassing 700 signatures. ⌘ Read more
Pro-Palestinian protesters storm state Labor conference where Prime Minister is attending
Anthony Albanese and Premier Jacinta Allan had their speeches delayed as protesters were ushered out of the Moonee Valley Racecourse by police. ⌘ Read more
Live: In-form Magpies continue premiership defence against Crows
Collingwood has five wins from its past six matches as it takes on Kuwarna/Adelaide Crows in the AFL's Sir Doug Nicholls Round at the MCG. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
The same-sex parenting book bans are just the latest chapter in Australia's long history of library censorship
Libraries and librarians are common targets for attacks because they are easy for the public to access and because they represent learning, ideas, imagination, equality, choice and barrier-free access to information for all. ⌘ Read more
Horrific truck crash claims lives of two in ute in regional SA
The victims — a woman and a man both aged in their 60s — were on a South Australian regional road when their ute was involved in a crash with a truck. ⌘ Read more
Australia's only cross-country railway to be flood-proofed after washouts cost economy $320 million
More than $200 million will be spent upgrading large sections of the Trans-Australian Railway Line so the vital east-west freight link can withstand one-in-100-year weather events. ⌘ Read more
History beckons in Saudi Arabia, as boxing finally finds out who really is the heavyweight champion
Undisputed heavyweight fights don't come around too often. A fact alone that means Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk should be cherished. ⌘ Read more
Ni-Vanuatu aged-care workers give their elderly clients 'a hug and a smile' every day
The first ni-Vanuatu workers to join the aged-care sector in Australia have graduated and elderly residents say their carers are "a blessing". ⌘ Read more
Dabney Coleman, best known for villainous roles in 9 to 5 and Tootise, dies aged 92
The actor, who specialised in smarmy villains such as the chauvinist boss in 9 to 5, died on Thursday local time, according to his daughter. ⌘ Read more
'No place in our game': Three A-League players stood down over alleged betting scandal
Football Australia issues no fault suspensions to three Macarthur FC players after they were charged over an alleged betting scandal. ⌘ Read more
Dressing room tribute, haka, honours premiership legend after emotional win
Canberra players held a moment of silence, followed by a haka, to honour Quentin Pongia as the club celebrated 30 years since their 1994 premiership. ⌘ Read more
Security footage from 2016 appears to show rap mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs beating singer Cassie
Security video aired by CNN appears to show Sean "Diddy" Combs attacking singer Cassie in a Los Angeles hotel hallway in 2016, the latest in a months-long series of public allegations and revelations of physical and sexual violence from the hip-hop mogul. ⌘ Read more
Ten years on, how does the legacy of a blockade that changed NSW's gas industry stack up?**
In 2014, anti-coal seam gas protesters braced themselves for the arrival of hundreds of police, but an 11th-hour decision changed that. Now, while many celebrate the blockade's anniversary, those on the other side of the fence aren't feeling so festive. ⌘ Read more
Nobody knows how much free water Coca-Cola is taking from Perth's aquifers. How did this happen?**
Coca-Cola has been taking free water from a bore in Karragullen for decades, to sell as bottled water. As Perth endures one of its driest ever spells, questions are being asked about what that means for the region. ⌘ Read more
Why Aussie dairy farmers are leaving the industry in droves despite 'exceptionally good' milk prices
Jamie Forster has received excellent farm gate prices for milk in recent years, but he is still giving up dairy farming — and he's not alone. It comes as Australian milk production shrinks to its lowest level in 30 years and butter and cheese imports soar. ⌘ Read more
Sydney children's author charged for alleged online grooming of girl he thought was 13yo
Oliver Phommavanh is alleged to have sent inappropriate photos and videos to someone he thought was a 13-year-old girl. ⌘ Read more
Born in the bush, 95-year-old Kevin Waters takes one last trip back to Old Toomelah
Kevin Waters is the last surviving Gomeroi man born at the Old Toomelah Aboriginal mission. His life's purpose now is to ensure his family remains connected to a culture they were once forced to forget. ⌘ Read more
Former Launceston hospital boss's medical registration suspended amid allegations of falsified death certificates
The Medical Board of Australia has suspended Dr Peter Renshaw's medical practitioner registration. It comes after an investigation was launched into allegations he falsified death certificates. ⌘ Read more
Young NT leaders fear proposed curfew bill will unfairly target youth
Young Territorians including Darwin rapper J-MILLA have voiced concerns over a proposed bill that would allow the NT police commissioner to impose snap curfews. ⌘ Read more
'It makes me really angry': Mother waiting for social housing laments trashing of in-demand home
Aymee Hewitt and her growing family are on the housing waitlist. They are among those outraged at the destruction of a social housing unit in Tasmania's north that is now unliveable. ⌘ Read more
Teenager charged with attempted murder after 19yo allegedly stabbed with hunting knife on Brisbane's southside
Police allege the 19-year-old was stabbed in the leg, lower abdomen and stomach outside an Acacia Ridge house about 2.30pm. ⌘ Read more
Little is known about the dingoes living in the ACT, but one researcher is trying to change that
Concerns have been raised over the current assumptions about the ACT's dingoes, and its hoped more understanding can help the animals coexist with humans and other species. ⌘ Read more
The magic ingredient of creativity isn't as mysterious as you might think
I've just finished several months spending time with some of Australia's most prolific and distinctive creatives, and I reckon we can all use a few of the lessons they've shared, no matter what our lives look like. ⌘ Read more
Broncos will support Payne Haas 'in every way' after father's drug arrest in the Philippines
Gregor Johann Haas has been arrested in the Philippines facing extradition to Indonesia, where he is accused of drug trafficking. ⌘ Read more
Here's what we learned in the first week of Greg Lynn's murder trial
An escalating fight, a struggle for a gun, then a knife: Greg Lynn's lawyers argue the deaths of Russell Hill and Carol Clay were accidental. ⌘ Read more
'Megabloated' or 'Masterpiece'? Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis splits critics after 40-year journey
Francis Ford Coppola once called Megalopolis "a movie that costs a lot of money to make and there's not a patron out there". So, 40 years in the making, was it worth it? Here's what the critics said after its Cannes premiere. ⌘ Read more
How Emma Lovell's teen killer was spared a life sentence despite the 'atrocious' murder
If the teenager who ended Emma Lovell's life had been just four months older, he would have faced a mandatory sentence of life behind bars. Instead, he got 14 years — this is why. ⌘ Read more
Liz may have cost a world-record $40,000, but this working border collie is happy with pats and treats
She might be the world's most expensive working border collie, but Queen Lizzie is a low-maintenance pup. Pats and treats will keep her happy after a hard day at work. ⌘ Read more
Man convicted of attacking Nancy Pelosi's husband with a hammer gets 30 years in prison
The man convicted of attempting to kidnap then-US house speaker Nancy Pelosi and attacking her husband with a hammer has been sentenced to 30 years in prison. ⌘ Read more
How a wild coastal upbringing is shaping the careers of these creative West Australian brothers
For many, being alone in some of the world's scariest surf before dawn is a scene from a nightmare. But for Jarvis and Cooper Smallman, it's all part of a family tradition of finding inspiration in the rugged beauty all around them. ⌘ Read more
For the first time, divorced parents in Japan will have the option of joint child custody
The contentious changes are the first revision to custody rights in nearly 80 years. ⌘ Read more
Violence eases in New Caledonia as concerns grow about access to food and medicine
One thousand additional security personnel have been deployed across New Caledonia to bring riots that have gripped the island to a halt. ⌘ Read more
What is a baby platypus called: platypup, puggle, nestling or something else?**
Kangaroos have joeys and dingoes have pups, but what do you call a baby platypus? If you think "puggle", think again. ⌘ Read more
Life after coffee: Why quitting caffeine makes sense for your mind and your bank balance
After decades as a big coffee drinker, Jesse recently gave it away, and says he is already noticing health improvements. Experts agree there is a range of benefits to ditching the daily grind. ⌘ Read more
New clothes or a tutor? Parents making tough choices to give their kids a better life
For many parents, especially first-generation immigrants, academic pressure is a small price to pay for a lifetime of security. But amid Australia's rising cost of living, what happens when that price isn't so "small" anymore? ⌘ Read more
Les will let you stay in his old-fashioned country pub for free. He just asks for one thing in return
Inspired by the legacy of Ernest Hemingway's free room and board in Paris, a footballer turned publican is offering a comfy bed and warm meal for anyone pursuing an artistic endeavour. ⌘ Read more
New Caledonia's unrest has unfolded rapidly, but some say the strife was years in the making
Experts and observers say the discord in New Caledonia has built amid a deepening economic divide and a prolonged stalemate over the future of its status as a French territory. ⌘ Read more
Inside the extraordinary world of Australia's fastest, strongest and strangest Guinness World Record holders
From elite athletes pulling off remarkable feats of human athleticism and endurance to everyday Australians striving for a quirky stunt in the name of charity, Guinness World Record holders share what holding a place in the hallowed book means to them. ⌘ Read more
Dutton has reduced a massively complex issue to a populist and misleading piece of political mischief
The significance of a major political leader playing so divisive a card on our community is a step that shouldn't go unnoticed, no matter how inured to it we have become over the years in the wake of Pauline Hanson and "boat people" politics. ⌘ Read more
Every month, Australia gains 2,000 Kiwis as New Zealand's economy sheds jobs
As New Zealanders grapple with high interest rates, stubborn inflation and general economic downturn, job losses have begun and more Kiwis than ever are leaving for good. ⌘ Read more
Why it will take more than money to make Australian women have kids 'for the country'
For decades, women in Australia have been told they should have more children for the good of the country, but  there's many reasons why more are choosing to stay child free. ⌘ Read more
Australia joins 12 other democracies in strongly worded letter urging Israel to comply with humanitarian law in Gaza
All countries belonging to the Group of Seven (G7) major democracies, apart from the United States, have signed the letter, which also says they are opposed to a full-scale Israeli military operation in Rafah. ⌘ Read more
World number one golfer handcuffed by police outside PGA Championship
World number one Scottie Scheffler is reportedly detained by police just hours before the second round of the PGA Championship after trying to drive past a traffic incident. ⌘ Read more
After a huge week of economic news, where did we land on the direction of interest rates?**
As far as mortgage-borrowers are concerned, a huge week in business, finance, economics and politics has seen interest rate forecasts go full circle back to expecting interest rate relief within a year. ⌘ Read more
Union accuses Rio Tinto of 'catastrophic' safety failure after automated train crash in Pilbara
The Mining and Energy Union has accused Rio Tinto of seriously downplaying the risks posed by this week's automated train crash in the Pilbara, including its concerns about spilled diesel contaminating water supplies. ⌘ Read more
French police fatally shoot man suspected of trying to set fire to synagogue
Police say officers were alerted early on Friday morning that smoke was rising from the synagogue, and came face to face with the man when they got there. ⌘ Read more
Federal government puts $65m towards SA water supply project
The major desalination and water transport project in the Upper Spencer Gulf is still in the planning stage. ⌘ Read more
Live: High-flying Swans tackle dangerous Blues in traditional Marn Grook match at the SCG
Ladder-leading Sydney will face a serious test in the form of Carlton as Friday night footy brings the traditional Marn Grook game to the SCG. Follow the action in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
High fives, hair bows and herding: Thousands of dogs take part in the 2024 Westminster Dog Show
A look at all the furry action in New York City as the annual dog show crowns its winner for another year. ⌘ Read more
Pro-Palestinian protesters at the University of Melbourne vow to stay, after Monash encampment packs up
Pro-Palestinian protesters say an encampment at Monash University has been packed up against their will while students at the University of Melbourne continue to occupy a building. ⌘ Read more
Four dead and nearly 900,000 without power after fast-moving storm pummels Texas
The city of Houston is littered with fallen powerlines and building debris after a powerful thunderstorm with 161 kilometre per hour winds hit Texas. ⌘ Read more
Live: Magic Round kicks off in Brisbane with Broncos and Sea Eagles headlining Friday night footy
Canberra takes on the Bulldogs in the first match of Magic Round at Lang Park, before the hometown favourites clash with Manly. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Suspicious fire continues to burn underground in WA
DFES says the fire, which ignited in March, will continue to burn until significant rainfall arrives. ⌘ Read more
FIFA seeks legal advice on Palestianian motion to ban Israel over Hamas war actions
Palestine's football association is seeking to have its Israeli counterpart removed from FIFA as punishment for its actions in the war against Hamas. ⌘ Read more
SkyCity Adelaide agrees to pay $67 million fine, but court will decide if penalty is appropriate
The operator of the Adelaide Casino and the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre agrees that $67 million is an appropriate penalty for SkyCity Adelaide's misconduct. ⌘ Read more
Family of slain GP Ash Gordon calls for boost to police powers
The 33-year-old Victorian doctor's family and community are still struggling to come to grips with the fatal stabbing earlier this year and Dr Gordon's sister says she wants to spare others the same pain. ⌘ Read more
Brazil announced as host of 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup
It will be the first time a South American nation has hosted the women's football tournament, preferred by FIFA over a joint bid from Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany. ⌘ Read more
Diamonds great elected new Netball Australia chair
Netball Australia turns to retired World Cup-winning captain Liz Ellis to head up its board, with the legendary Diamond confident the sport will adopt a "united" front under her leadership. ⌘ Read more
Homeless advocates say 'systematic failure' led to alleged murder of homeless man in stairwell
Police allege 68-year-old Ray McCormack was murdered in the stairwell he called home at Wollongong Station. Those who supported him say he was let down over many years. ⌘ Read more
Homes running dry in Perth Hills as bottled water industry defends extraction of groundwater
Residents paying to have water trucked onto their properties during Perth's record dry spell are dismayed to find that groundwater is getting extracted nearby to be sold as bottled water. ⌘ Read more
'Like having the life squeezed out of me': Parents tell court of grief after son was killed by neighbour
The parents of Ashton Jones, who was 34 when he was stabbed to death by a neighbour, tell the Supreme Court in Hobart of their grief. ⌘ Read more
There's $2.4 billion in the budget for Indigenous Australians. They say it's missing one glaring detail
Alanah Scholes is a Gamilaroi Dunghutti mum trying to give her kids the best start to life but she's having to make tough choices as the cost-of-living bites. ⌘ Read more
'It takes a lot of guts': Husic backs Payman’s right to express concern over Israel's actions in Gaza
Federal government minister Ed Husic says it took “a lot of guts” for his colleague Fatima Payman to express concern over the Israel-Gaza war, but did not say whether he agreed with her assessment that it was committing genocide. ⌘ Read more
Former political advisor avoids jail over indecent assault of four young female staffers
Frank Zumbo, the former chief of staff of ex-MP Craig Kelly, was convicted of indecently assaulting four staffers earlier this year. ⌘ Read more
Graphic drawing depicting 'prank' performed by defence force personnel shortlisted for military art prize
An artwork portraying a "prank" played on a member of the Australian Defence Force is shortlisted for the 2024 Napier Waller Prize, with the artist saying it explores the "blurry line of camaraderie and the abuse culture" in the army. ⌘ Read more
'I'm being laid out to dry': Charlise Mutten's alleged killer changed story to blame child's mum, jury told
A NSW Supreme Court jury is played the second police interview with Justin Stein that records a key difference from his first. ⌘ Read more
'Makes everything easy': Australian Paralympic team uniform to include unique accessibility features
The official uniform for the Australian Paralympic team is unveiled at Australian Fashion Week, featuring accessibility modifications created in collaboration with the team. ⌘ Read more
Hasler set for court showdown with Sea Eagles
Ex-Manly head coach Des Hasler will have to wait another six months for a hearing in his court case over his sacking from the club. ⌘ Read more
T-shirts and other surprising things you can compost
In a worm farm during a warm season, a cotton T-shirt can take just three to four weeks to break down in your backyard compost. ⌘ Read more
'Risky, nasty, unhinged': Government criticises Dutton's proposed migration numbers slash
Jim Chalmers has described the opposition leader's budget reply proposing migration number cuts as unhinged, risky and nasty. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane keeps Magic Round to 2027, NRLW could have similar event in New Zealand
Brisbane has won the race to secure Magic Round for the next three years as the NRL develops plans to hold the same format for the NRLW in New Zealand. ⌘ Read more
Swimming Queensland defends request to take down 'unflattering' portrait of mining magnate Gina Rinehart
The organisation wrote a letter to the National Gallery asking for the portrait of Ms Rinehart, who donates tens of millions of dollars to the country's swimmers, to be taken down. ⌘ Read more
Carer pleads guilty to leaving non-verbal man with autism in hot car during Perth heatwave
Perth carer Tsz Wing Tam admits to leaving his non-verbal client locked in the back of a vehicle in a Joondalup shopping centre car park during a heatwave. ⌘ Read more
With heart, soul, books and bread, the Sufi community calls this outback city home
Over the past decade in Broken Hill, the city's Sufi community has become more prominent, with the establishment of the locally revered Sufi Bakery, as well as an Islamic study centre and a Sufi bookshop. ⌘ Read more
'Each child is totally unique': Parents share how the manage screen time and social media access for their kids
Deciding when and how children should access social media is a universal challenge for parents and there's not always a one-size-fits-all solution — even when it comes to kids in the same family. ⌘ Read more
'You really don't need your phone as much as you think': Two Gen Zers 'unplug' to connect with nature
Jessie Manuelyan and Kai Humphrey swap their phones for GoPros and kayaks for five days to show Gen Z can disconnect from their devices and enjoy the great outdoors. ⌘ Read more
Permits to access famous beach on the cards as piles of litter show 'some people just don't care'
A wildlife photographer says the amount of rubbish left in the dunes of South Australia's Goolwa Beach grows worse each year as the council and police consider how to better control access. ⌘ Read more
Unseen photos of royals, including Queen Elizabeth and Princess Kate, to feature in new exhibition
Buckingham Palace has released never-before-seen photos of the royal family, including a portrait of Princess Catherine on her 40th birthday. ⌘ Read more
The Apprentice, VP edition: Veep try-outs at the Trump trial as a sworn enemy unloads
Donald Trump has come face to face with several enemies in court, including the prosecution's star witness, whose scathing evidence is continuing. But this week, there were some friendlier faces in the courtroom too. ⌘ Read more
Salmon farms are this species' main extinction threat. But have the farms changed – or just kept going?**
Scientists last year raised the alarm — twice — about the fate of Tasmania's endangered Maugean skate after its population was found to have declined by 47 per cent. But while the salmon industry maintains that all's well, it has also asked for a shift in goal posts to redefine a 'healthy' harbour to a 'viable' one. ⌘ Read more
Dutton takes aim at the budget's 'magic pudding' spending but the opposition now faces a tax dilemma
In his budget reply, Peter Dutton tapped into the electorally emotive issues of housing and immigration. It was a logical path to take. ⌘ Read more
Three A-League players arrested over alleged betting scandal
The players, allegedly attached to a south-western Sydney football club, are accused of manipulating the number of yellow cards during games. ⌘ Read more
The EU says Instagram and Facebook may be too addictive for children in probe, here's what we know
The EU has outlined their main concerns as the algorithms stimulating behavioural addictions in children creating the "rabbit-hole effect", and Meta's age assurance and verification methods. ⌘ Read more
NFL distances itself from Kansas City kicker's 'deadly sin' speech
The National Football League is distancing itself from Kansas City Chiefs' kicker Harrison Butker, saying "his views are not those of the NFL". ⌘ Read more
Liam faces the threat of instant blindness, but his skills and confidence have soared since becoming a volunteer reader
Nine-year-old Liam Fulford lost his reading confidence after being diagnosed with a condition that can cause instantaneous blindness. Now he's inspiring young readers while developing his own skills. ⌘ Read more
Billie Eilish's surprising new album was made for the haters, the gym, and most of all, herself
Somewhere along the way, global superstar Billie Eilish fell out of love with making music. Here's why making her third blockbuster album brought the passion back. ⌘ Read more
Angela says ketamine has helped halt her depression where other drugs haven't worked
Once a week Angela Neale pops on some headphones, a blindfold, and plays her favourite tracks by singer-songwriter Enya. But before that she takes a clinically administered ketamine nasal spray. ⌘ Read more
Live: ASX tipped to open lower, Wall Street loses value overnight
The ASX200 is tipped to open lower after Wall Street lost value overnight. ⌘ Read more
'Heinous': Algerian man missing for 26 years found in neighbour's cellar
An Algerian man who went missing 26 years ago has been found in his neighbour's cellar, just 200 metres away from where he grew up, the country's justice ministry says. ⌘ Read more
Rusted, burnt-out cars plaguing outback landscape that 'just don't belong here'
The expansive red dirt plains of north-west Queensland are littered with the skeletons of hundreds of car bodies, but residents say they have found a solution. ⌘ Read more
Schauffele equals major record to lead PGA Championship
Xander Schauffele set the early target at the PGA Championship, firing a record-equalling opening round nine-under 62 at Valhalla Golf Club. ⌘ Read more